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    The Pool Bar

    3.5 (20 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Kenny C.

    Yes, it's a rooftop bar, but temper your expectations. Cocktails aren't terribly priced at $16 a pop, but they add up. And if you don't get there right at open, then kiss your chance of getting a beach chair goodbye. And yes, it's technically an infinity pool, but it's like 4 feet deep and 6 feet across. That said, where else can you watch planes take off and land with a drink in your hand? Everyone who works here is super nice (especially Johanna). They also serve food, but we didn't have any. Come Fly with Me and Jet Fuel were both really good cocktails. Beers are $9 each, which isn't the worst. Access to the bar is free if you're paying for a room (at $300 a night, it damn well better be), but you can also pay for access. No big bags allowed (due to Port Authority restrictions), but they have free coat check. Oh, and free cantaloupe pineapple spa water! No cash!

    $17 Chicken Ceasar Wrap

    I came here quite a bit during the peak of covid and the service and food was actually much better back then. The chicken Ceasar wrap I got tonight was a joke. Served in a box like a school lunch. Little flavor and crushed potato chips. Only two taps available when they have four taps. At least try to phone it in. The view is 5 stars! Come up and enjoy the view. Skip the one star food!

    The centerpiece. Lounging by the fake "fire". Still cool.
    Larry K.

    A superb unique spot situated on the roof ("8th floor") of the new TWA Hotel (formerly Terminal 5 as seen in retro movies of New York). This winter they have transformed into a Ski Chalet perfect for aprés ski activities which of course includes games, a "fireplace", decor and heated Infinity pool overlooking the runway. The 3 sided Bar is well run and the kitchen is fine. I suggest the cocktail specials ($15/16) over the regular drinks which start at $18 or so. Solid Moscow Mule here and other nice twists in solid plastic cups and highball decanters. Menus to be posted in photos. Fondue seemed alright but the burger and fries filled us up. Staff is very attentive and the red ski chalet decor is solid. Pratt guy designed them and it works well. Only sad thing... the fireplace in the middle is just for show. Security is key here - everything must go in clear tote bags - you are after all literally above the runway and readying planes. No charge for bag check or a tip jar - but give that guy your gratitude. Are you going to dip in the pool? The faraway Health Club isn't probably worth it for a shower but the 4 individual bathrooms serve well enough along with the red/white towel service. See the photos and judge for yourself for this corner of the unique and lovely TWA hotel. More meaningful to me because I'm last came here when it was a real TWA terminal in the '70s and '80s..... TWA you're gonna like us! TWA!

    Daniela H.

    Roof top pool + bar + food! Why not?! Great views of all the planes from here while enjoying a drink or bite to eat. Awesome but tinny Infinity pool to cool off in on a hot day. Lots of area to stand and watch the planes around the pool and bar area. The bartenders are super friendly and hospitable. Go to Andrés, he is great!

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    Josh N.

    So nyc has so many things and then some things that are always missing....a public heated spool space has always been one. Good luck trying to find a place to dip in nyc if you ain't that. I will say the service in the lobby sucked. There are several old school dressed TWA employees at the front but they can't actually help you with anything. The plane and pool bars are awesome!! Something different especially if you're traveling in or out of JFK. We made friends coming back to NYC just hanging at the bar. Cool thing to visit!

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    ROSA IS THE BEST!!!! She is super accommodating and saved my birthday party. What a great day!

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    it a bar next to a rooftop view, you can see a bit of the runway, drinks are ok, the food is meh!

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    And yes, it's technically an infinity pool, but it's like 4 feet deep and 6 feet across.

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    The Centurion Lounge

    The Centurion Lounge

    3.8
    (186 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Decent lounge with both an upstairs and downstairs setup. I went straight to the speakeasy--IYKYK…read more There's something about a morning cocktail before a flight that just works. They keep it simple with three options, so I tried all of them. The yuzu mimosa was easily my favorite.

    Came here around 7pm for a 9pm flight and it was packed given the lounge is not very big. There…read morewere almost no seats available unless you have the centurion card in which you have a reserved area. We had 5 people and we all had to sit separately. There's a small buffet area which had limited food options including lasagna and chicken. There's also a salad bar where the veggies were fresh. The one thing I really liked was their tomato based vegetable soup. The vegetables were tender, the broth was savory and hearty, yet had a good balance of the vegetables natural sweetness and the acid from the tomatoes. There's also small bar and only 1 person working so there's always a lot of people waiting around that area. Overall, it's a great option if you want to go in to grab a quick bite and use the restrooms before the flight. However, I did not find it comfortable as it was very crowded but perhaps it's better at other times of the day

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    Hot Bar. Insta/Beli: @amei_eats
    Sicilian rice pudding, cranberry mimosa, chicken, pasta, and cut fruit
    Sicilian rice pudding, cranberry mimosa, chicken, pasta, and cut fruit
    The body table was occupied, so they kindly set me up on the yoga mat. Make sure you have socks as it was mandatory.

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    The body table was occupied, so they kindly set me up on the yoga mat. Make sure you have socks as it was mandatory.
    Chase Sapphire Lounge at The Club with Etihad Airways

    Chase Sapphire Lounge at The Club with Etihad Airways

    4.0
    (115 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Wednesday morning was quiet and no lines. Breakfast isn't as good here as the other meals. Sunrise…read moremelt was not really made to order, it was lukewarm and the cheese wasn't melted. The matcha yogurt also had no matcha.... The egg corn scramble was a little watery, and everything needed hot sauce which is fine since they provide several. I tried the rise and shine espresso cocktail and not my cup of tea, but it was also the morning so maybe I just wasn't feeling it. Still a step above other lounges though.

    Not all lounges are made equal, and the Sapphire lounge at JFK sits in the same class as Centurion…read moreand Capital One's new lounge. You can debate the nuances of each-- Centurion's food is better, Capital One's is larger and has a cheese monger, Ess a Bagel, and better cocktails. But compared to the sort of lounges that don't have their own bathrooms and offer nothing more than some bananas and cereal, you really could do worse. The Sapphire lounge in LGA is larger and prettier, but they pretty much offer the same amenities. The bathrooms have been clean every time I've visited, save for one time. The menu isn't vast but there's a little buffet station with fresh fruit and hot food, as well as a made to order menu with full sized portions. Sometimes the food has been quick, and other times it has taken a while, so you really should give yourself some buffer time if you're trying to get something from the made to order menu. The food is fine. I've visited enough times to say that the folks who work here have been so warm and nice each time, checking in and asking guests how they're doing. Garbage is cleaned up immediately, so it's a pretty well oiled machine in there. You can bring up to 2 guests and any additional guests cost just $27 more, which I'd say it's worth it, particularly if you have a long layover and will have a couple of drinks.

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    Dirty martini
    Dirty martini
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    Impossible burger
    Full first picture of the first room - 2/2025

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    Full first picture of the first room - 2/2025
    Delta One Lounge

    Delta One Lounge

    4.6
    (88 reviews)
    13.1 mi

    I had the good fortune to visit Delta One Lounge in JFK several times and this is my honest…read moreopinion. Pros: Services are far superior than many A1 lounges that I have been to unless you're flying La Premiere by Air France. Other than that it was way better than Emirates itself and I an Emirates Platinum Member I must admit this. The decor feels like vintage dinner with a modern touch, it's almost like old Hollywood glamour. Many dishes are made a la carte, a true definition of fine dining. Several Chefs and Sous Chef are eager to cook you whatever you want with a smile. There are several seating areas that you can use to enjoy your delicious 5 course meals and drinks. Who can forget the quiet room with several 0 gravity chairs for a relaxing massage before your flight. Everyone was beyond polite and attentive. Honestly, this lounge makes both the AMEX & regular DL lounges feel very basic. I was pleasantly surprised. The experience is far better & above what you will experience in the cabin. Once you come you will have no desire to leave. It's therapeutic & magical. There's something for everyone there. Most importantly it's never as crowded as the regular lounge. Cons: Although everyone is super friendly and attentive. It almost feels like disingenuous & rehearsed. Everyone is repeating the same lines as if they were told what to say which caused me to question and or doubt that they really felt that way. This experience never gets old, it's like adrenaline rushing through your veins, it takes you so high that every time you get on the actual flight DL one cabin, you feel a sense of disappointment. Overall, I never want my flight to be canceled delayed so badly when I am in this lounge. The attention to detail is world class and mastered by the most hardworking patrons. It's truly the 4 seasons of ALL US Airlines lounges. Just when I thought they couldn't compete with Emirates and/or Qatar, DL one lounge surpasses them. It's the only reason why I never regretted paying premium for DL one seat. I just wish that level of service continues in the cabin.

    My expectations might have been too high based on the reviews here. We started with a meal at the…read moreBrasserie. We were seated right away and got our wine fairly quickly. After that things fell apart a bit, with the server bringing one of us the wrong starter followed by a long wait for the correct one. Wine service also largely disappeared, though there were plenty of places outside the restaurant to get drinks. The food on the buffet looked and sounded delicious but suffered from sitting out too long. The food was certainly a step way up from the usual Delta Lounge, but I would in no way compare it to a good fine dining restaurant on the outside. Highlights were the massage chairs and facials. The process for signing up is confusing and the wait can be long if you come at the wrong time, but if you have enough time it's definitely worth it. Other than that, it was reminiscent of a Centurion Lounge - spacious but crowded, with a decent food and drink selection. Nice for an airport lounge, but still an airport lounge.

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    Sit down restaurant @ Delta One Lounge at JFK
    Sit down restaurant @ Delta One Lounge at JFK
    Another view of the dining room
    Another view of the dining room
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    Delta Sky Club

    Delta Sky Club

    3.7
    (319 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    I admittedly have little experience when it comes to airport lounges, mainly because I'm neurotic…read moreand need to be close to my gate and I never reached any loyalty level with an airline to get access to one. However, in recent years I have had the option to access a few - but even still I'm not hiking across the terminal; it needs to be within close proximity. I recently flew out of JFK Terminal 4, and the Delta Sky Club was super close to my gate. That being said, I decided to check it out. I have no perspective when it comes to lounges, but I will say this Sky Lounge is quite large. The perimeter of the lounge contains a variety of seating types, while the middle contains more seating plus the main food station. The layout is a little confusing, but from what I got it seems to be a big circle...maybe? The setting is pretty nice - seats are comfortable with outlets in convenient locations to juice up. I wouldn't say it was peaceful though, as there were a lot of people there. Even still, nobody was loud or disruptive - just be prepared to be among people. I wasn't hungry so did not partake in food, but what I saw looked good - and they had an impressive variety. Overall, I was impressed with this Delta Sky Club. You're away from a good portion of the craziness and I wouldn't hesitate to spend time here again before another flight.

    TBH, a little underwhelming compared to the location at LaGuardia... I love the breakfast options…read moreat LaGuardia... had yummy parfait and overnight oats-chia seeds with fresh fruits, prepped in cute little cups. Here... it's packaged yogurt and some fruits. They had smoothie in a tiny jar but didn't look appealing... They have your typical bagels, hot food w/ eggs, sausage and home fries... I wasn't in the mood. Was looking for lighter stuff but couldn't find the overnight oats/chia seed. So I grabbed coffee and a banana, a little bit of home fries (very bland) and regret getting the cold meat... it was gross. Sadly this location looks a little run down... might be time to refresh. The staff are friendly and helpful. Overall, if you have other options, go there. Otherwise, this is an alternative to kill time and have a bite to eat.

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    Delta Sky Club
    Delta Sky Club

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    The Pool Bar - airportlounges - Updated July 2026

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